Your Guide to

Thriving Gecko Care

Bringing home a crested gecko is exciting! Let us help keep your gecko healthy and happy with quick tips.

Learn how to set up the perfect habitat, choose the right food, and maintain proper humidity and lighting. Scroll down for clear, step-by-step care tips to help your gecko thrive.

First 48 hours + Weekly Routine

•Set up enclosure, add food, water and places to hide

•Mist the enclosure 1x daily, a spike of humidity to ~80%, allow to dry out to ~40%

•Feed crested gecko diet every other day

•Always offer small dish of fresh water

•Change paper towel weekly

Shipped Safely to You

• We ship overnight in insulated boxes with heat/cool packs as needed, and we’re here for you every step of the way.

•When picking up your gecko, keep them in their shipping container until you get home.

Basic Care for Crested Geckos

•Keep them cozy, set out fresh CGD and a shallow water dish.


•Don’t handle for 3–5 days—let them settle.


•Nightly: mist the enclosure and “tuck them in.”

•You can tidy up their space and offer food every other day.

Feeding

•Crested geckos thrive on a Crested Gecko Diet —I recommend Repashy or Pangea for the best nutrition.

•These diets contain essential minerals to keep your gecko’s bones healthy.


•Feed CGD three times a week, following the mixing instructions on the label.

Housing

•Crested geckos do best in tall enclosures with plenty of foliage, horizontal perches, and ledges.

•Smaller geckos thrive in smaller enclosures since it helps them find food easily and supports proper growth.


•Once your gecko reaches 20–25 grams, it's time for a larger setup: 12x12x18 or 18x18x24 for an adult

•Common enclosure types include PVC, glass, and ventilated storage tubs.

*If you have cats, PVC enclosures offer the best protection and privacy for your gecko.

Décor

•Geckos love foliage, hides, and vines.

•These are essential for their well-being.

*Remember adding foliage increases the surface area inside the tank.

•If your gecko is having trouble finding food or trouble gaining weight, remove some of the foliage but provide enough for them to climb and hide.

Substrate

•Young geckos: paper towels—easy to monitor eating/pooping and avoids accidental ingestion.

•Switch off paper towels around 25–30 grams.

Humidity

•Evening spike: ~80–90% (mist leaves & walls so they can lick droplets).

•Daytime: 40–60% (let it dry). Use room-temp water.

•Don’t spray the paper towel; skip foggers


Lighting and Temps

•No special lights or heat needed—normal room light is fine.


•Sweet spot: 72–78 °F.

•Never over 82 °F. Keep away from windows/drafts.

Extras

•A reliable hygrometer/thermometer combo and a gram kitchen scale take the guesswork out. (Hardware store units often beat cheap pet-store ones.)

Download NowFree Weight Chart

FAQs

•Do I have to feed bugs?
No—CGD is complete. Bugs are an optional treat 1× weekly.

•Do they need special lights?
No special lights or heat are required; room lighting and the temp range above are fine.

•Why paper towels for babies?
It’s the safest way to avoid ingestion and lets you confirm they’re eating (look for tiny poops).

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